Tempest 5 - 3/4 HP Aeration Kit With 4 Diffusers for Ponds up to 6 Acres
Rejuvenate your pond with our high quality Tempest 5 Deep Water Aeration System. Is your pond prone to algae blooms, escessive weed growth, increasing amounts of sludge or fouls odours? Breathe new life into your pond with the Tempest 5 subsurface aeration system. It is powered by an ultra dependable 3/4 HP, 6.5 CFM rocking piston compressor by Gast Manufacturing. It also includes 400' of our high quality Canadian made 3/8" weighted tubing and 4 Cyclone 2 Self-Weighted Diffusers.
Subsurface aeration is the process of introducing oxygen to the bottom of natural ponds or lakes with the use of compressed air bubbles that are forced through a diffuser. These rising bubbles of air create a strong convection current, pulling low oxygen water found at the bottom of ponds to the waters’ surface where it picks up oxygen. This oxygen rich water is then pulled back down to the bottom of the pond by the current. This process breaks up thermoclines, i.e. the stratification of water layers that develop in most ponds, evenly distributing oxygen throughout the water column. Oxygen rich water accelerates the decomposition of sludge and organic matter on the bottom and in the water column by beneficial aerobic bacteria.
Subsurface aeration not only improves the look and appearance of your pond by improving water clarity, reducing algae blooms and weed growth, but it also improves water quality and promotes a healthier pond ecosystem by reducing sludge and low oxygen levels that lead to potential fish kills.
Not only are these rugged rocking piston compressors are designed and built to meet the demanding needs of 24/7 year round aeration for your pond, they are fully serviceable with readily available replacement parts, unlike many cheap compressors.
For over 100 years, Gast Manufacturing, Inc. has been a leader in the design and manufacturing of quality air-moving products. They specialize in offering cost effective solutions for a wide variety of industries including industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and aquaculture and environmental cleanup applications.
These oil-less piston compressors are designed for intermittent or continuous duty, include an intake air filter assembly, rubber mounting feet and brass hose fitting for easy implementation into your existing system. Each compressor has a 5’ power cord. These Gast compressors are distributed by EasyPro Ponds Products as Stratus SRC50 rocking piston compressors.
This 1/2 HP compressor is perfect for aerating ponds up to 3 acres with 2 diffusers in water up to 50 feet deep.
Our Cyclone 2 Double Ring Self-Weighted Diffusers are highly efficient diffusers designed for large natural ponds, swim ponds, waterways and large koi ponds. With their durable design, stainless steel frame and high efficiency fine bubble tubing, Cyclone ring diffusers are built to last, providing years of trouble-free service in your pond. Thanks to the unique, high quality bubble tubing used in our Cyclone 2 Double Ring Diffusers, they produce uniform fine bubbles with minimal back pressure, maximizing the air flow from the compressor.
The airline tubing included in this aeration system is self weighted, so it automatically sinks to the bottom of the pond without the need for bricks or blocks to anchor it down, making installation a breeze. Our airline tubing is manufactured from high quality PVC, and will retain its flexibility and integrity for many years. Plus it is made in Canada!
For more information on how to determine what size aeration system you need, visit our How to size an Aeration System For Large Ponds article.
